Skunk

Skunks By:Astou Kone

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 * Skunks are a type of mammel
 * Did you Know that there is not only one type of skunk in the United States, There are the spotted skunk and the stripped skunk.
 * Mostly you only see the stripped skunk because the spotted skunks are in place's like New Mexico.
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 * Facts: Skunks use there spray under there tails to protect from predators.If they spray a humen eye did you know it hurts10x more them pepper spray.
 * Skunk is any of a group of small furry animals with distinctive black and white markings. Skunks are known for the foul-smelling liquid they spray when frightened or in danger. The odor remains for days on whatever has been sprayed.
 * The spotted skunk has large white blotches all over its body. A triangular patch of white marks the forehead. Spotted skunks grow from 7 to 14 inches (18 to 36 centimeters) long and weigh from 1 to 3 pounds (0.5 to 1.4 kilograms). They live in the United States and as far south as Central America.
 * Many skunks live in underground dens that they line with dry leaves. The spotted skunk, unlike the striped and hog-nosed species, can climb, and it sometimes lives in hollow trees. Skunks are active at night and sleep during the day. Most female skunks give birth to four or five young at a time